Useful Information

Information about groups can change so we recommend checking days and times before making a journey. For people with dementia Dementia Café Cricklewood Tuesdays 2 – 4 pm, Ashford Place, 60 Ashford Road, NW2 6TU Join us at our Dementia Café in Ashford Place. Our aim is to provide people who live with dementia as […]

North-West London NHS Trust have launched a new Dementia Strategy for patients with dementia who attend or are admitted to Northwick Park, Central Middx and Ealing Hospitals. http://www.lnwh.nhs.uk/about-us/news-and-media/press-releases/trust-launches-new-dementia-strategy-to-improve-care-for-patients-with-dementia/

Admiral Nursing Direct – Dementia UK’s website has useful information and tips for families and professionals about Admiral Nursing Direct : https://www.dementiauk.org/understanding-dementia/Their Admiral Nursing DIRECT helpline is currently available 7 days a week from 9:00am to 5:00pm, and two evenings a week on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.This is a free service and a free phone number: 0800 888 […]

NHS Patient Choices website for dementia

North-WEST London NHS Trust have signed up to John’s Campaign, which provides family carers with the opportunity to have unrestricted visiting hours and the chance to take an active role in the care of their loved one if they are admitted to hospital. It is optional, but if a carer wishes to take up this offer they […]

Twiddlemuffs: As part of their drive to improve experience for dementia patients, the Trust would like to provide all their dementia patients with a ‘twiddlemuff’. A twiddlemuff is a woollen muff, with twiddles such as buttons, beads or zips attached inside and out and is designed to provide a stimulation activity for the restless hands of […]